. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 253. Pterophyllum scalare (Life size) An aristocrat of the aquarium, moving with the greatest of dignity, yet capable ol dashing about at lightning speed. For some years this was known as "the rich man's fish," but importations from European breeders have become so plentiful that young ones can now be had at fairh moderate prices. Figures 253 to 265 are members of the Cichlid family of fishes. P. scalare is not combative, but is fond of eating small fishes that may be swallo
. The complete aquarium book; the care and breeding of goldfish and tropical fishes. Aquariums; Goldfish. Fig. 253. Pterophyllum scalare (Life size) An aristocrat of the aquarium, moving with the greatest of dignity, yet capable ol dashing about at lightning speed. For some years this was known as "the rich man's fish," but importations from European breeders have become so plentiful that young ones can now be had at fairh moderate prices. Figures 253 to 265 are members of the Cichlid family of fishes. P. scalare is not combative, but is fond of eating small fishes that may be swallowed whole. Aquaria containing Scalares should be well stocked with large plants. They are very excitable at times and are liable to kill themselves by dashing head-on into the aquarium glass. Plants seem to give them a bearing as to location and prevent this suicidal ten- dency. Native to the Amazon River. Breeding habits, page 239. 265. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Innes, William T. (William Thornton), 1874-1969. New York, Halcyon house
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